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Josef Casimir Hofmann (originally Józef Kazimierz Hofmann; January 20, 1876 – February 16, 1957) was a Polish-American pianist, composer, music teacher, and inventor.
Learn about the life and career of Josef Hofmann, a child prodigy and a pupil of Anton Rubinstein. Discover his unique style, technique, and legacy as a Steinway artist.
Aug 13, 2019 · Josef Casimir Hofmann, (born Jan. 20, 1876, Podgorze, near Kraków, Pol.—died Feb. 16, 1957, Los Angeles), Polish-born American pianist, especially noted for his glittering performances ...more.
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Feb 13, 2016 · Josef Hofmann was a Polish-born American pianist, composer, teacher and inventor. He worked with Gustav Mahler and performed his symphonies, and had a long and distinguished career as a virtuoso and a pedagogue.
Nov 25, 2023 · Explore a chronology for the great Polish pianist Josef Hofmann (1876-1957), detailing his concert programs and recording sessions.
Josef Casimir Hofmann (born Jan. 20, 1876, Podgorze, near Kraków, Pol.—died Feb. 16, 1957, Los Angeles) was a Polish-born American pianist, especially noted for his glittering performances of the music of Frédéric Chopin. He gave his first concert at the age of 6 and toured the United States at 11.
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Polish-born Józef Hofmann was not only a highly acclaimed pianist, respected by the likes of Rachmaninov, but also a keen inventor. He registered over 70 patents, including a proto-GPS and a solution decreasing the resistive drag of piano keys, which is still used today in Steinway pianos.